The Bulldog Gear Challenge - Weight Vest Workout Guide

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Need a bit of Weight Vest workout inspiration?

A Weight Vest can seem like a pretty intimidating bit of kit, but actually, it's a really good tool if you're looking at gradual progression. It can be hard to know where to start, sometimes you just need a bit of inspiration or something tangible to work towards to get you going.

Welcome to the Bulldog Gear Weight Vest challenge

This is exactly why we designed the challenge, a collection of workouts to follow along and work towards a final goal. To test your strength, stamina, and capacity for doggedness once fatigue sets in. Brought to you by the creative mind of Andrew Tracey, it's designed to progressively work towards a final challenge.

The workout was created to challenge even the toughest of athletes; however, it is fully scalable, and offers the chance for athletes who may not usually wear weight vests to give it a go, even if that means scaling some of the movements!

Pushing your ability to run, pull, press and lunge all with a burden greater than your own body weighing you down; testing not just your physical strength, but your mental determination.

Moreover, it was designed to give you a clear goal to work towards, a tangible focus for your training, giving you the opportunity to hone all of the qualities required, before putting yourself to the ultimate test.

How the challenge works

The final workout relies on four separate movements; running, lunging, push-ups, and pull-ups, all while using a weighted vest.

The Bulldog Gear 20kg Weight Vest ranges from 2kg-20kg increasing in 1kg increments, allowing you to continue progressing throughout your training and perform at a weight that suits YOU.

Break up or scale any of the reps, distances, movements, or weight according to your own capacities, the aim is to get uncomfortable, to find your limits, but still to complete the workout.

Ring rows, banded pull-ups, hands elevated push-ups, and reverse lunges are all excellent and respectable options - just make sure the vest is on!

Choose movements and a vest weight that will push you out of your comfort zone - that’s the number 1 goal.

The vest comes with removable 1kg blocks, making it easier to progress towards your goal weight for the challenge.

 The workouts in the weight vest guide will provide a progressive framework to help you build towards the full challenge, adapting and increasing your capacity as you go.

Start training! See how you can push your limits further over the next 8 weeks with the incremental weight vest.

Make sure to share your progress along the way, tag Bulldog Gear, and use the hashtag #bulldoggearchallenge 


See how Andrew Tracey got on with the challenge on our Bulldog Gear Challenge Vlog.

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Warranty
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At Bulldog Gear, we stand behind the quality of our equipment. Due to the wide variety of products we offer, warranty terms can vary by category. The following outlines the terms and conditions of our product warranties.

General Warranty Exclusions

The following issues are not covered under any Bulldog Gear warranty:

  • Improper use or misuse of equipment

  • Normal wear and tear

  • Lack of proper maintenance

  • Unauthorised repairs or modifications

  • Negligence or damage from incorrect storage or assembly

Note: Using Home Gym Series or any product marked non-commercial in a commercial environment will void its warranty. If you’re unsure about product suitability, please contact our customer service team.

Warranty Claims Process

If you believe your item has a manufacturing defect or cosmetic issue:

  1. Submit your claim within 30 days of receiving the item.

  2. Retain all original packaging. If the packaging has been disposed of, it is your responsibility to repackage the item adequately for return.

  3. Email customer.service@bulldoggear.com with:

    • Order name and number

    • Purchase date

    • Clear photos/videos of the issue

    • Description of the issue

For third-party products, contact the manufacturer directly. Our team is happy to help redirect you if needed.

Warranty Terms by Category

Barbells

Type Warranty
15kg / 20kg Barbells 1 Year
Shorty / Training Bars 1 Year
Specialty Barbells 1 Year

  • Must be used on a minimum 18mm gym matting or drop pads.

  • Incorrect use or storage (e.g., outdoors, humid areas, leaving bar loaded) will void warranty.

  • Do not drop bars when unloaded or with plates <5kg.

Bumper Plates

Type Warranty
5kg (all types) 30 Days
Home Gym Rubber Bumpers 1 Year (Home Use Only)
Hybrid 2 / Competition Plates 1 Year
Change Plates 1 Year

  • Dropping 5kg or 10kg plates alone repeatedly will void warranty.

  • Minimum flooring requirement: 18mm rubber or drop pads.

Kettlebells & Dumbbells

Type Warranty
Hex Dumbbells / Box KBs 1 Year
Competition KBs 1 Year

  • Covers manufacturing defects only; not wear or cosmetic damage after use.

Electronics

Type Warranty
Monitors 3 Months
Timers 3 Months

  • Excludes batteries, misuse, or poor environmental storage.

Selectorised & Plate Loaded Machines

  • Frame: Lifetime (against welded joint separation)

  • Weight Stack & Selector Shaft: 3 Years

  • Bearings & Pulleys: 1 Year

  • Pins, Cables, Vinyl, Upholstery, End Caps: 6 Months

Routine maintenance and proper use are required to retain warranty.

Rigs, Racks & Pull-Up Bars

Series Warranty
Home Gym, Bulldog, ML 1 Year
Perseverance 1 Year

  • Cosmetic damage from regular use not covered.

Storage

  • Warranty assessed case-by-case.

  • Must report delivery damage before assembly.

  • Damage from exceeding weight limits or improper use is not covered.

Benches

Type Warranty
Flat & Adjustable 1 Year
Zero Fold Bench 1 Year

  • Check weight limits; misuse voids warranty.

Textiles & Upholstery

Component Warranty
Medicine Balls 1 Year (No slamming)
Vinyl, Zips, Velcro, Stitching, Buckles 6 Months

Accessories & Apparel

Product Warranty
Weighted Vests (Fabric) 30 Days
Weighted Vests (Velcro) 3 Months
Weightlifting Belts 6 Months
Jump Ropes 30 Days
Shakers / Mugs / Flasks 3 Months
Resistance Bands 3 Months
Gym Rings 6 Months

Treadmills

Part Warranty
Monitor 3 Months
Parts 3 Years
Frame 5 Years

  • Improper storage, use, or maintenance voids warranty.

Airbikes

Model Warranty
Home Gym Airbike 1 Year (Home Use Only)
Airbike 4.0 1 Year

  • Covers defects only. Wear on grips, pedals, and fairings not covered.

Flooring

  • Check for defects before installation.

  • Warranty excludes improper installation, unsuitable cleaning agents, or use over unfit subfloors.

  • No returns on cut flooring.

Clearance Items – Final Sale

Please note:
All clearance, sale, and “final reduction” items are sold as-is and are not covered under any Bulldog Gear warranty.

  • No returns or refunds will be accepted for these products.

  • By purchasing a clearance item, you acknowledge and accept these terms.

Discontinued Products

If a discontinued product is found to be defective due to manufacturing error, Bulldog Gear reserves the right to replace it with a comparable item. These cases will be assessed individually.

Third-Party Products (e.g., Concept2)

For any issues or warranty claims regarding third-party items (e.g., Concept2), please contact the manufacturer directly.

If your product isn’t listed here or you have additional questions, contact our team:
📧 customer.service@bulldoggear.com